Film
Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter Discuss ‘Y2K’: A ‘Nostalgic’ Albeit Stilted Comedic Gore-Fest
“Y2K” excels when it pushes sentimentality aside and embraces the dark humor of its premise.
Rational or Too Rebellious: The Ethics of Radically Reinterpreting History
Provocatively titled “Lover of Men,” a recent documentary builds a case that Lincoln was gay.
‘Saturday Night’ Review: A Glimpse Behind the Curtain of a Classic
“Saturday Night” is a dramatized yet compelling retelling of the show’s first episode.
‘Wicked’ Review: The Film Deserves Its Delusions of Grandeur
Against all odds — despite the sky-high expectations on its director, its cast, and on the genre itself — “Wicked” defies gravity.
Make Us Laugh Until We Cry
Through humor and raw emotion, middle school coming-of-age stories remind us of our inner child still growing up and grappling with identity.
‘Heretic’ Review: Profound Religious Horror Falls Short
Though the film is hampered by its final act, Beck and Woods have crafted a uniquely layered take on the horror form that probes the fragility of belief.
November of Noir: Four Dark, Shadowy Films
As the weather grows colder and the sky darkens at 4:30 p.m., what could possibly be better than curling up in your cozy dorm with a noir film?
‘Blitz’ Review: McQueen’s Grandest Vision Yet
McQueen’s film is epic, awe-inspiring, and ambitious — and, at the end of the day, it doesn’t leave much of an impression.
‘Red, White and Blue’ Review: Humanizing a Polarizing Issue
With its visual subtlety and emotional depth, it stands as a necessary piece of work, more than worthy of an Academy Award nomination.
‘A Real Pain’ at IFF Boston: A Fertile Concept Fails to Come to Life
While "A Real Pain" has a strong concept and delivers some moving and funny moments, it is weighed down by the off-putting charm of its protagonist.
‘Ellbogen’ Review and Q&A at Coolidge Corner Theater: Adolescence and Alienation
In the end, “Ellbogen” delivers a powerful, politically and culturally charged story of a young woman finding herself in the wake of a life-altering event.
‘A Different Man’ Review: Transformation Isn’t Everything
An exciting combination of psychological thriller and dark comedy, Schimberg has crafted a unique story about identity and the desire to change it.
Independent Film Festival Boston Returns for Fall
IFFBoston’s Fall Focus gave attendees an invaluable opportunity to see films from celebrated directors alongside emerging voices in international cinema.
Picture Perfect: Some of The Best Shots in Film
When watching any of these films, make sure to set aside 10 extra minutes in order to pause and stare for a while to soak in each of these shots.
‘Woman of the Hour’ Review: Anna Kendrick’s Directorial Debut Successfully Tackles Dating Shows, Misogyny, and Serial Killers
Refusing to glamorize Alcala, Kendrick’s refreshing interpretation of this ’70s true crime case is able to do the story justice.
